re: I got pulled over this morning (OT Lawyers mount up)

Man up and pay your tickets. You were you-tubing and driving and running red lights. You were in the wrong. Doesn't matter if it was texting, you-tubing, watching porn, or whatever other way you want to try and spin it.

You are plowing through red lights while looking at your phone? And think you have a case?

Yikes! You need help

You are stupid.

firstly, never admit to doing anything on your phone except GPS related uses. The law banning phone use while driving has stipulations that allow GPS use.

You can never admit the fault.

You blatantly ran a red light though, that's bad. A lawyer may get it all down to a non moving though.

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§300.5. Use of certain wireless telecommunications devices for text messaging and social networking prohibited
A.(1) Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, no person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. For purposes of this Section, a person shall not be deemed to be writing, reading, or sending a text message if the person reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.
(2) No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to access, read, or post to a social networking site.
(3)(a) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand alone computer, or any other substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from the vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input. A "wireless telecommunications device" shall not include any device or component that is permanently affixed to a motor vehicle. It does not include citizens band radios, citizens band radio hybrids, commercial two-way radio communication devices, two-way radio transmitters or receivers used by licensees of the Federal Communication Commission in the Amateur Radio Service, or electronic communication devices with a push-to-talk function.
(b) "Write, send, or read a text-based communication" means using a wireless telecommunications device to manually communicate with any person by using a text-based communication referred to as a text message, instant message, or electronic mail.
(c) "Access, read, or post to a social networking site" means using a wireless telecommunications device to access, read, or post on such device to any web-based service that allows individuals to construct a profile within a bounded system, articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and communicate with other members of the site.
B. The provisions of Paragraph (A)(1) of this Section shall not apply to the following:
(1) Any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or operator of an authorized emergency vehicle while engaged in the actual performance of his official duties.
(2) An operator of a moving motor vehicle using a wireless telecommunications device to:
(a) Report illegal activity.
(b) Summon medical or other emergency help.
(c) Prevent injury to a person or property.
(d) Relay information between a transit or for-hire operator and that operator's dispatcher, in which the device is permanently affixed to the vehicle.
(e) Navigate using a global positioning system.
(3) A physician or other health care provider using a wireless telecommunications device to communicate with a hospital, health clinic or the office of the physician, or to otherwise provide for the health care of an individual or medical emergency through a text-based communication.
C.(1) The first violation of the provisions of this Section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
(2) Each subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
(3) If the person is involved in a crash at the time of violation, then the fine shall be equal to double the amount of the standard fine imposed in this Subsection and the law enforcement officer investigating the crash shall indicate on the written accident form that the person was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the crash.
(4) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a moving violation.
Acts 2008, No. 665, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 203, §1; Acts 2013, No. 62, §1; Acts 2016, No. 472, §2, eff. June 13, 2016.

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Don't try to get a lawyer. Defend yourself. However, you will likely lose the case, as you appear to be a moron.

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Don't try to get a lawyer. Defend yourself. However, you will likely lose the case, as you appear to be a moron.

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Don't try to get a lawyer. Defend yourself. However, you will likely lose the case, as you appear to be a moron.

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When it comes to law... yes. I'm an absolute moron. That's why I'm consulting the OT.

Basically, I'm just wondering if there IS a way to get out of it since the officer has no proof. Also, he was out walking by his car. He wasn't in his car gunning people. He literally yelled at me with his hands cupped around his mouth to pull over.

Like I said, I knew I was running the yellow/red light... I just dont think he could have seen me with my phone from his point of view.

I have no legal advice for you as I am not admitted to practice law in your state. But if I were the judge you would be found guilty on both charges.

Who do you think you are to disregard a traffic signal because you are late? Pay your fine. Get up earlier.

You don't know what the officer saw or didn't. He clearly saw you use the phone and he clearly saw you run a red light. Man up.

I was pulled over in New Hampshire this fall for taking one picture of the fall foliage. I didn't know it's a handsfree state. When questioned I explained that Virginia is not handsfree but adjacent Maryland and D.C. are. I was polite and respectful and was let off with a warning as my facts checked out.

Always be respectful when pulled over. When you show even the slightest bit of attitude you've all but guaranteed that he's going to write any citations he can.

While ATL light cycles are usually ~3 min, it's really not that long if you are already late.

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Keep in mind if you cant get it reduced or thrown out I believe there a statute allowing a one time pardon from your driving record that can be used every 5 years.

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True in ATL metro area. However, depending on the county. They don't track each other's 1st timers so if you get them in different counties you can use 1st timer each time.